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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.65, 551.57 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.65, 551.57 and 225 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.65 : 551.57 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.65/551.57 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.65x = 551.57 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.65x = 124,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,102.13/399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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